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Field artillery under the Marquis De LaFayette, June 1781

Document gives the total of Lafayette's field artillery as 10 six pounders, 2 four pounders, 2 three pounders, and 2 five-and-a-half-inch howitzers. The artillery pieces were both captured and made for the Americans. One of the 6 pounders was taken...

GLC02437.00995

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 76 (May 11, 1863)]

A short article, "The Death of Stonewall Jackson," reports that Jackson died of complications from his injuries, which were initially not considered severe. "The Killing of Van Dorn" includes excerpts from multiple other newspapers investigating the...

GLC05959.09.185

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 6 (June, 1864)]

Cotton of the South. An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer laments the unlearned lessons of war, namely the need for agricultural independence. An editorial on marriage is printed in this issue, encouraging readers not to pursue marital...

GLC05959.11.09

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 290 (September 7, 1863)]

Latest News From Charleston, Siege Progressing Favorable, Knoxville Captured, Kentucky Again Invaded by Rebels.

This issue contains the same front page articles as the previous paper, with an additional column of ads. A political editorial about the...

GLC05959.14.08

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2426 (November 30, 1863)]

The Battle of Tennessee, Meade Advancing on Lee, Withdrawal of General Bragg, The Defeat in Tennessee.

GLC05959.34.18

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2427 (December 7, 1863)]

Bragg Reports Retreat to Dalton, The Battle at Missionary Ridge, Failure of the Rio Grand Expedition, General Taylor's Success on the Teche, Teh Enemy REcrossed the Rapidan, Meade Falling Backt Towards Fredericksburg, Yankees Holding Brownsville...

GLC05959.34.19

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2435 (February 1, 1864)]

McClellan's Campaign, The Capture of General Vance.

GLC05959.34.24

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2451 (May 23, 1864)]

Glorious Victories in Virginia, Another Battle Near Petersburg, Great Slaughter of Yankees at Spottsylvania, Confederates in Possession of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

GLC05959.34.36

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2245 (May 30, 1864)]

Correspondence Between President Davis & Governor Vance, The Battle of the Wilderness.

GLC05959.34.37

[Braxton Bragg letter and counterfeit Confederate currency he transmitted] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05006

State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 90 (October 9, 1861)]

Permanent Constitution of CSA, Correspondence About Skirmish at Harper's Ferry, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Missouri, Capture of Steamer Fanny.

GLC05959.24.01

State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

GLC05959.24.02

to Major J. Dan Jr.

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.

GLC02414.049

to R. C. Jones

Describes the winding up of their encampment with a magnificent ball. Encourages his brother to be a conscientious college student.

GLC02711.13

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 42 (August 19, 1863)]

An editorial titled "Thoughts" discusses the recent request by Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. A long obituary for "Col. Oliver Evans Edwards" gives a lengthy biography as a lawyer, legislative member, and heroism in war. An article...

GLC05959.39.34

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 493 (July 7, 1862)]

The Battle of Richmond, Bombardment of Vicksburg, The War in Arkansas, Particulars of the Defeat of McClellan.

GLC05959.43.06

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to J. C. Paxton]

Telegram to Colonel Paxton from an unknown soldier tells of some cavalry men shot by guerillas at Birch River. States the other camp said they cannot send ammunition because they too are expecting an attack. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.135

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 32, whole no. 3685 (May 29, 1863)]

Defeat at Charleston. Banks's plantations. Confederate loan. Fight on the Rappahannock. General Van Dorn.

GLC05959.51.076

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 118 (December 21, 1863)]

News from the front, Shreveport, the Rio Grande. An editorial on the corn crop. Legislative proceedings. Yankee dispatches.

GLC05959.51.099

Galveston tri-weekly news. [Vol. 23, no. 30 (September 14, 1864)]

Report on the death of J.E.B. Stuart, Atlanta abondoned on the 1st (The Fall of Atlanta), Discussion of differences between Davis & Johnston.

GLC05959.53.02

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 167, whole no. 3832 (November 11, 1864)]

Letter by Sheridan to Grant, Joint resolution of Texas legislature concerning peace, reconstruction & independence.

GLC05959.54.04

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 168, whole no. 4018 (November 12, 1864)]

Excerpts from a letter by ex-President Fillmore, The copperheads have done Little Mac all the harm that it is withing their power.

GLC05959.54.05

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 146, whole no. 3877 (March 1, 1865)]

President Davis on the peace question, Speech of Mr. Davis in Richmond, The last battle of Captain Bill Anderson, the Quantrell querrilla.

GLC05959.54.35

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 9, whole no.3896 (April 14, 1865)]

Dispatches from eastern cities show great excitement over the fall of Richmond & Petersburg, Lee's surrender.

GLC05959.54.50

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 60 (March 13, 1861)]

The New Southern Confederacy Constitution, The Intended Evacuation of Fort Sumter, Reported Surrender of Fort Sumter, as Lincoln orders the Fort returned to the State of South Carolina.

GLC05959.56.001

to Major Davis

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Major Davis, the Provost Marshall, to report that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.074

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of...

GLC02414.082

New South. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (November 1, 1862)]

Death of General Mitchell, Fighting at Coosanohatchie & Pocotaligo.

GLC05959.47.01

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (March 12, 1864)]

Johnston's attempt to relieve Vicksburg, Correspondence between General Johnston & Jeff Davis, Correspondence between Grant & Sherman, The discontent in North Carolina, Synopsis of the Rebel Tax Bill, Reports from Florida, The Situation at Mobile...

GLC05959.50.12

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were...

GLC02414.115

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 136 (January 28, 1863)]

Reports from Missouri, Vicksburg, Mobile, Nashville, and Richmond. Editorial encourages corn crop. Letters from "Rebel," Alexandria, and Austin.

GLC05959.51.055

[Field return, artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Captain Shaffer indicates officers and other enlisted men present for duty in several companies and batteries. Cites no casualties. Notes numbers of guns, horses, mules, wagons, etc. At the bottom of the page, lists amounts of reserve ammunition.

GLC02382.144

Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]

Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina.
This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war...

GLC05959.29.01

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 496 (July 10, 1862)]

The Battles Before Richmond, The Siege of Vicksburg, Recapture of BR, Full Yankee Accounts.

GLC05959.44.19

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a recommendation and application for the Office of States Marshall for the Northern District of Mississippi. The letter is on behalf of O.J. West. This letter also says that it is in response to rumors of the current Marshal, J.H. Pierce...

GLC09400.044.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document...

GLC09400.044.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter that was sent with an article from the "Republic". The author of the letter received this paper and article from J.E. Daniel, a doctor from Jackson Mississippi. The article details a boy's conduct during a yellow fever outbreak. The letter...

GLC09400.049

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Livingston starts by writing about the fact that a group of people have taken bricks from Senator Bruce's land, as well as some trees. He also notes that taxes, both personal and land are coming due soon and that he will include the amounts owed...

GLC09400.077

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is an introduction of Rosenbaum to Senator Bruce, asking the senator for the position of Post Master in Meridian. He makes note of his loyalty to the Republican, and his willingness to be of use to the party. This item is related to...

GLC09400.114

to Joseph Wheeler re: flag of truce for captured Union soldiers, surgeons

Clerical docket on verso.

GLC02015

to Robert Livingston re: news concerning past and future shipments

Harwood encloses a bill, and updates Livingston on the state of shipments. Harwood claims that the previously shipped indigo was "trash," and the ship carrying ginger "was lost." Harwood then mentions the new Governor of New York, Col. Fletcher, as...

GLC03107.00208

to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother

Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible...

GLC03107.00037

to James Madison re: report of his activities from 7 July to 1 September 1805

Written in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Lear briefs Secretary of State Madison on the course of negotiations with the Bey of Tunis. Describes threatening war and negotiations to ease the tension. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.101

to Thomas Jefferson re: U.S.-Tunis treaty [with translation]

Written in a clerk's hand, includes translation copy of the letter. "Thanks to [Lear's] reasonable & highly approved manner, few Conferences have served to remove the misunderstandings that mutually existed between us, and consolidate the good...

GLC02794.113

to Thomas Jefferson re: desire for peace between two nations [in Italian]

Written in a clerk's hand with clerical signature. Mentions Tobias Lear's efforts to maintain peace between U.S. and Tunis, as well as the Bashaw's peaceful intentions. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.114

to Tobias Lear re: payment of loan [in French]

Includes a note in English (possibly Lear's hand): "Sent--to the writer of this letter 15 Sequins -- 23 June 1807." Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.115

to William Higgens re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's debts, possible reign in Derna

Davis reports recieving an abstract from "His Excellency Sidi Ahmet . . . of his debts amounting to $1,110." He informs Higgens of Sidi Ahmet's possible assumption of the reign in Derna, and says: "[i]n that event his creditors may be satisfied...

GLC02794.128

to Tobias Lear re: "sad situation" of the Portuguese [in French]

Needing help due to "indigence" caused by the Algerian government. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.150

to Tobias Lear re: [immorality of the Algerian government ?] [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.152

to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.160